Improved Medihoney Gel Wound and & Burn Dressing from Derma Sciences, 0.5 oz,

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Some minor infections such as a sore throat can be transferred to your wound if you do not wash your hands often which can cause a serious infection. Cutting KF. Honey and contemporary wound care: An overview. Ostomy Wound Manage. 2007;53(11):49–54. Medihoney Gel Sheetis a sterile,non-adherentwound dressing made from Medihoney Antibacterial Honey (80%w/w) and Sodium Alginate for wound care (20%w/w).

The first few times you have sex, use a lubricating gel and try out different positions to find one that is comfortable for you. If you continue to struggle with pain or discomfort, please ask your GP to refer you to our Women’s Health Physiotherapists for more help. You develop a temperature and/or flu-like symptoms These can all be signs of an infection or that your wound is not healing as expected. Medihoney Wound Gel can be left on the skin for up to 7 day dependent on wound fluid. Change dressings as required or after 7 days, whichever is sooner. Remaining waxy layer should be washed away whenever dressings are changed.

At Milton Keynes we advocate the use of Medihoney Wound Gel to aid the healing of perineal trauma. Using Medihoney Wound Gel after sustaining a perineal or labial tear can help to reduce the risk of infection and reduce inflammation. If you care for a loved one with underlying health problems like diabetes or venous insufficiency, MEDIHONEY can reduce the risk of infections, support the removal of necrotic tissue, and encourage the body’s natural wound healing process. It also common to experience bruising in these areas. An episiotomy is a surgical cut in the perineum to make more space for your baby to be born. Your midwife or doctor will talk you through this procedure and ask for your consent before undertaking this procedure. You may need an episiotomy for one of three reasons: Serious wounds, such as some of those listed above, should be managed under professional medical supervision. MEDIHONEY looks similar in appearance and texture to traditional store-bought honey, but it’s not a sweetener. Instead, it provides an all-natural way to treat open wounds, preventing gangrene and infection. Often, wounds that have progressed carry a malodorous smell. MEDIHONEY has also been shown to decrease odors that may accompany wounds.

MediHoney Paste dressings with 100% Active Leptospermum Honey is ideal for use in hard to dress wounds areas such as tunneled wounds, sinus wounds and wounds with undermining. The MediHoney Paste dressing has the ability to seep down into areas of the wound you may not be able to reach with other dressings. If you are finding it difficult to open your bowels, you may need some medicine to soften your poo. You can get advice on this from your midwife, GP or local pharmacist.Some tears require suturing to stop bleeding and promote healing by joining the skin and muscle together again. A second-degree tear or an episiotomy require suturing, and this can usually be undertaken under local anaesthetic in the room you have given birth in by your midwife or doctor. Medihoney Apinate Dressings can be left on the skin for up to 7 day dependent on wound fluid. Change dressings as required or after 7 days, whichever is sooner, cleaning in-between applications. Medihoney Apinate Dressings is suitable for chronic and acute wounds and can be cut, moulded, and overlaid as needed to provide complete coverage. These dressings create an antibacterial barrier, reducing risks of infections, and turn devitalised tissue into a gel, making it easier to clean away, aiding the skins healing process. MediHoney® dressings are made with a special honey that is derived from the nectar of the Leptospermum plant. This type of honey has unique properties that have been scientifically verified and shown in clinical trials and by other clinical evidence to be effective for the management of wounds and burns. 1-3